C'est la vie
Robbie Neville Lyrics
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But they got me working night and day
Punching in, punching out
Is this really what life's all about?
(What'cha gonna do, what'cha gonna feel?)
I don't know
(What'cha gonna feel, what'cha gonna do?)
(What'cha wanna say, what'cha wanna do?)
There's only one thing left to say
(What'cha wanna say, what'cha wanna say?)
(C'est la vie, c'est la vie)
That's just the way it goes
(That's life)
Oh, yeah
(C'est la vie, c'est la vie)
That's just the way it goes
(That's life)
Baby's gone, all alone
Are you sad because you're on your own?
Get that girl, party down
There's so many good ones still around
(What'cha gonna do, what'cha gonna feel?)
I don't know
(What'cha gonna feel, what'cha gonna do?)
Ooh, won't someone tell me
(What'cha wanna say, what'cha wanna do?)
I guess there's just one thing to say
(What'cha wanna say, what'cha wanna say?)
Woo
(C'est la vie, c'est la vie)
That's just the way it goes
(That's life)
Oh, yeah, ooh
(C'est la vie, c'est la vie)
That's just the way it goes
(That's life)
Oh
Hey it's J.J, what you been doin'
You say your car broke down, the thing just isn't movin'
J.J.J., don't you know
When you're down there's just one way to go
Now sing it
(C'est la vie, c'est la vie)
That's just the way it goes
(That's life)
Sometimes
(C'est la vie, c'est la vie)
That's just the way it goes
(C'est la vie, c'est la vie)
That's just the way it goes
(That's life)
Ooh, yeah
(C'est la vie, c'est la vie)
Oh, that's just the way it goes
(That's life)
You know it
(C'est la vie, c'est la vie)
That's just the way it goes
(That's life)
In the song Cest La Vie by Robbie Neville, the lyrics are essentially about the monotony of life and the struggles that people face when trying to break free from it. The first verse talks about the frustration of working a job that takes up all of one's time and energy. The singer is essentially asking, "Is this all there is to life?" The second verse talks about dealing with a breakup and the frustration of being alone. The chorus repeats the phrase "C'est La Vie" which is a French phrase that means "That's Life". Essentially, the song is about accepting the fact that life has its struggles and there's not much one can do about it.
The song talks about the struggles of working day in and day out and still not feeling like one is getting ahead in life. It's also about finding the strength to keep going even when faced with adversity. The chorus repeats the phrase "Cest La Vie" to drive home the message that life is unpredictable and we must accept the hand we are dealt.
Overall, Cest La Vie is a catchy pop song with a message that is relatable to many people. It's about accepting the ups and downs of life and finding joy in the little things.
Line by Line Meaning
Got a job that's okay
I have a job that's not bad, it's just alright
But they got me working night and day
I work all the time, even at night
Punching in, punching out
I clock in when I start working, and clock out when I'm done
Is this really what life's all about?
I'm questioning if this is what life is really about
(What'cha gonna do, what'cha gonna feel?)
I don't know
(What'cha gonna feel, what'cha gonna do?)
Ooh, won't someone tell me
(What'cha wanna say, what'cha wanna do?)
There's only one thing left to say
(What'cha wanna say, what'cha wanna say?)
I'm feeling uncertain and don't know what to do next, and I want someone to guide me. There's only one thing left to say, which I don't know what it is yet
(C'est la vie, c'est la vie)
That's just the way it goes
(That's life)
Oh, yeah
(C'est la vie, c'est la vie)
That's just the way it goes
(That's life)
That's just how it is, that's just life
Baby's gone, all alone
Are you sad because you're on your own?
My partner has left, and I'm by myself. Are you feeling sad because you're by yourself too?
Get that girl, party down
There's so many good ones still around
Don't worry, find another girl and have fun. There are still a lot of great girls out there
(What'cha gonna do, what'cha gonna feel?)
I don't know
(What'cha gonna feel, what'cha gonna do?)
Ooh, won't someone tell me
(What'cha wanna say, what'cha wanna do?)
I guess there's just one thing to say
(What'cha wanna say, what'cha wanna say?)
Woo
I'm still feeling unsure about what to do or how to feel. There's only one thing left to say, which I don't know yet
(C'est la vie, c'est la vie)
That's just the way it goes
(That's life)
Oh, yeah, ooh
(C'est la vie, c'est la vie)
That's just the way it goes
(That's life)
Oh
That's just how it is, that's just life
Hey it's J.J, what you been doin'
You say your car broke down, the thing just isn't movin'
Hey, J.J., what have you been up to? I heard your car broke down and it's not working
J.J.J., don't you know
When you're down there's just one way to go
Now sing it
J.J.J., you should know that when you're feeling down, the only way to go is up. Now sing it!
(C'est la vie, c'est la vie)
That's just the way it goes
(That's life)
Sometimes
(C'est la vie, c'est la vie)
That's just the way it goes
That's just how it is, that's just life. Sometimes it's like that
(C'est la vie, c'est la vie)
That's just the way it goes
(That's life)
Ooh, yeah
(C'est la vie, c'est la vie)
Oh, that's just the way it goes
(That's life)
You know it
That's just how it is, that's just life. Yeah, you know it
(C'est la vie, c'est la vie)
That's just the way it goes
(That's life)
That's just how it is, that's just life
Contributed by Luke K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@derek.rodriguez2k18
They don’t make songs like this anymore!!! Miss the 80s!!!
@ElvarMasson
It's easy to make a song like this 😉
@carlbittner9691
Old boomer here, just turned 75 a few weeks ago. Was in my mid 30s when I first heard it and immediately adopted it as my go to if things got a little rough in life. Just dropped in to get the link to send to a friend. While here I decided to leave a comment and listen to it once again (4 times lol).
@lb9371
You go, Old boomer! I'm 49 and I just lost it as soon as I hit play! It came up as a suggestion. Soooo goood!
@katherts
Admit it. Four times for the chicks in video.
@steviebboy69
I was looking for another one I heard on the radio and it was Sonny & Cher Sing C'est La Vie, but I found this one as well. I remember it and I would have been in my teens.
@the_gilded_age_phoenix8717
Ok, Boomer. Just had to do it...couldn't help myself.
@the_gilded_age_phoenix8717
@@katherts Four times for the oil jacks and the dude on the forklift.
@LanaWalks
Us Gen X’ers had the best music in the 80’s. Lots of memories and good times❣️
@Nopaants
It’s called the decade of decadence for a reason. The pinnacle of of this society. Glad to have lived at the peak of this nation.